Background

Innovation: Africa is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is a team of dedicated problem solvers with a mission to bring solutions and know-how to those in need living in rural African villages. We use solar energy to pump clean water and provide schools, orphanages and medical clinics with light and refrigeration to store vaccines and medicines. iA has completed over 300 solar, water and agricultural projects, providing light, clean water, food and proper medical care to more than 4 million people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations in-field throughout the project’s lifespan: prospective project search, project construction/implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Appropriately sensitize the communities, establishing steering committees, coordinating the establishment and management of income generation activities for the sustainability of the projects.
• Support the Country Manager in managing relationships with district and other government officials.
• Fully participate in visits from the international team, donors and guests.
• Send updates and reports to international management team of implementation for ongoing projects and monitor projects already established.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a dedicated team-player with vast experience in community development work. Detail orientation, problem-solving, and passion for human development are a must. Those with a Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, development, anthropology, gender, public health or any related field would be an advantage and are encouraged to apply. If you’re the right person for this position, you will have general knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Experience needed

• A minimum of 3 years of previous experience working in the sector of community development
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Diploma in sociology, development, anthropology, gender, public health or any related field – strong advantage
• Experience working in community-based water and solar projects – advantage
• Experience working in WASH programs – advantage
• Experience working with rural communities – advantage
• Educational background in international development or community development is a benefit.
• Excellent computer skills, including email and Microsoft office software Driver’s license and off road driving experience
• Ability to commit to flexible working hours, including some weekends
• High proficiency in English; both writing and speaking
• Ability to relocate to Kondoa District in Tanzania
• Able to speak Swahili and with a good personality

• Oversee all operations in-field throughout the project’s lifespan: prospective project search, project construction/implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Appropriately sensitize the communities, establishing steering committees, coordinating the establishment and management of income generation activities for the sustainability of the projects.
• Support the Country Manager in managing relationships with district and other government officials.
• Fully participate in visits from the international team, donors and guests.
• Send updates and reports to international management team of implementation for ongoing projects and monitor projects already established.

• The ideal candidate is a dedicated team-player with vast experience in community development work. Detail orientation, problem-solving, and passion for human development are a must. Those with a Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, development, anthropology, gender, public health or any related field would be an advantage and are encouraged to apply. If you’re the right person for this position, you will have general knowledge of Microsoft Office.